We have some AHL news out of Las Vegas, as Henderson Silver Knights uniforms were unveiled and the team’s practice facility, Lifeguard Arena, opened to the public. (more…)
Archive | Hockey
XL Center renovations could launch in January
The long-planned $100-million XL Center renovations addressing both aging infrastructure and aging fan accommodations may begin in January if the state releases some $65 million in bonding. (more…)
New Arizona State arena approved by ASU committee
A new $115-million, 5,000-capacity Arizona State arena has been approved by the university’s Board of Regents’ Finance, Capital and Resources Committee, clearing the way for final approval next week. (more…)
AHL shifts 2020-2021 start date to February
The American Hockey League (AHL) is moving the 2020-2021 start date to February 5, as the league works to address the due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. (more…)
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse earns WELL Health-Safety Rating
Another reassuring certification for Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA) and Cleveland Monsters (AHL), with a WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for the venue’s proactive and progressive health-safety initiatives. (more…)
UW men’s hockey downsizes to LaBahn Arena
In a cost-cutting move, the University of Wisconsin men’s hockey team will play its home games at the smaller LaBahn Arena and not at its usual home, the Kohl Center. (more…)
New for 2020: Ball Arena
Goodbye Pepsi Center, hello Ball Arena, as the home of the Colorado Avalanche (NHL) and Denver Nuggets (NBA) has a new name as part of a larger agreement between Kroenke Sports & Entertainment and Ball Corporation. (more…)
Capital One Arena sportsbook renderings released
Monumental Sports and William Hill have been on the forefront of sports wagering when introducing the Capital One Arena sportsbook, and now we know what the physical space will look like once it opens in 2021. (more…)
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena budget: no public events until fall 2021
This is certainly a conservative move: the new budget for Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center doesn’t anticipate any public events at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena until the fall of 2021. UPDATED (more…)
Climate Pledge Arena opening still set for fall 2021
The Climate Pledge Arena opening is still set for fall 2021, as a brief shutdown in construction has not affected the overall schedule–but a potential realignment of the NHL schedule might delay the debut of the Seattle Kraken. (more…)
NHL aims for Jan. 1 2020-2021 season opener
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association are aiming for a January 1 2020-2021 season opener, pushing back an original opening date of Dec. 1, 2020 in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
PPG Arena renovations unveiled
With an eye on social distancing and COVID-19 mitigation, the Pittsburgh Penguins and concessionaire Aramark announced PPG Arena renovations for the start of the NHL season. (more…)